Cartoons Break Barriers

AUTHOR(S)

Grossman, Andrew

PUB. DATE

August 2005

SOURCE

Multichannel News;8/22/2005, Vol. 26 Issue 34, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on animated television programs that aim to bridge the generation gap. Rating of Nickelodeon's "The Fairly OddParents"; Overview of "Family Guy" from Cartoon Network; Implications of airing programs for both parents and children.

Reports on the change of the programming of cable television network Nickelodeon's animated TV program 'The Fairly OddParents.' Exchange of time slot with 'SpongeBob SquarePants'; Comparison of the rating performance between the two shows; Audience share of both TV shows.

Provides information on the animated television program `Family Guy.' Details on the program created by animator Seth MacFarlane; Comparison with other programs like `The Simpsons' and `King of the Hill'; Fictitious characters in the program.

Focuses on the animated television (TV) series `Family Guy.' Description of the May 2, 1999 episode of the program; Criticism of the TV series `The Simpsons'; Remarks from executive producer David Zuckerman.

Discloses the rating of the regular season premiere of Fox Broadcasting Co.'s animated series `Family Guy' in the United States in April 1999. Audience share among adults 18-34 and men 18-34 years old.

The article reports on an increase in the number of cable television networks, including HBO and FX, that have decided to premiere animated television programs during prime time viewing hours in 2009. A discussion of the animated television programs, including "Family Guy," and "Archer," that...